Associate Editor

As the Associate Editor for Discover Journals (Materials and Chemistry) at Springer Nature, you will play a crucial role in supporting researchers in communicating and advancing discovery in the field. You will be responsible for managing the launch and development of a portfolio of new journals, ensuring the integrity of the publication process, speed of review, and excellent author service. Reporting to an Executive Publisher, you will work closely with internal staff, external journal editors, and the scientific community to drive the success of the individual journals. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the launch of new journals, developing journal content, and maintaining peer review quality. You will work with internal stakeholders to ensure timely launches and develop proposals for new journals in your subject area. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of a journal strategy for each journal in your portfolio and support subject-specific strategy development across the Journals group. As part of your role, you will engage with Editorial Board members and authors to drive efficient manuscript handling and recruitment, as well as contribute to editorial policy development. You will also work on building awareness of Discover journals within the relevant communities through marketing efforts, conference attendance, and social media activities. To be successful in this role, you should be educated to PhD level (or equivalent) with a clear interest in open access publishing. You should have a strong interest in scientific research, knowledge of the editorial process, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, you should possess strong analytical skills, be customer-focused, and have the ability to work cooperatively in a team. If you are a self-starter with a positive, problem-solving approach, able to adapt to changing circumstances and balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of Discover Journals and Springer Nature as a whole. At Springer Nature, we value diversity and strive to build an inclusive culture where all individuals are treated fairly and can thrive. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can provide necessary accommodations. For more information about career opportunities at Springer Nature, please visit our careers page.,